Cannabis Consumers Who Had COVID-19 Experienced Better Outcomes Than Nonusers, New Study Shows
Cannabis users who got COVID-19 experienced better results and lower death rates than nonusers, according to a study discussed at the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians in Honolulu. The study, which reviewed medical records of over 320,000 people, suggested that marijuana may help prevent the virus from entering cells and reduce harmful […]
From the Archives: Drying, Curing & Trimming (2022)
You’ve been trying your hand at cannabis cultivation over the past year or so, and now you’ve done it. You’ve finally harvested a batch of homegrown buds you can truly be proud of and can’t wait to start smoking. One thing, though, that was only half the work. Now it’s time for post-production, drying, trimming, […]
The California Dream | High Times
Driving north along California’s Highway 12 to visit a cannabis farm, the scenery gives way to rows of established old vine wine grapes cast against a backdrop of low undulating golden hills. When I pull off the highway and arrive near my destination, Esensia Gardens, a Cooper’s hawk flies into a patch of oak woodlands […]
Scams of the Scene: 6 Common Ways To Lose Your Lunch in Cannabis
Follow me down the rabbit hole of false promises of payment from an illuminati-tier perspective. Through many years of experience I have sadly come to know most, if not all, of these scams on a personal level, and today I’m passing those lessons on to you. Buckle up to see what it feels like to […]
CIA Says 1953 Iran Coup Was Undemocratic in Podcast Episode
The Central Intelligence Agency recently said in a podcast episode that a CIA-backed coup in Iran during the 1950’s was “undemocratic,” a first for the agency. According to an article by the Associated Press, the 1953 Iranian military coup that removed Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh from power gave control of Iran to Shah Mohammad Reza […]
Why House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Is Bad News for Cannabis
The GOP’s nominee to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California) as Speaker of the House—one of the most powerful positions in the U.S. government—has opposed nearly every cannabis bill he’s encountered during the past 15 years in office. Scalise dropped out of the House speaker race Thursday evening. In a closed-door meeting to replace McCarthy as […]
Wyoming Advocates Adamant on Collecting Signatures for Ballot Initiatives
Wyoming advocates are more motivated than ever to get a medical cannabis bill on the 2024 ballot, especially because of miscommunication in required signature counts from the Secretary of State’s office. Advocates reported that inaccurate information was provided by the Secretary of State Chuck Gray’s office regarding how many signatures were actually needed for their […]
Bud to Bottles: THC Drinks Are the Next Big Thing
From bud to bottles, seeds to seltzers, and THC to tea, cannabis companies have been churning out a wave of THC drinks to meet skyrocketing demand. Appealing to both longtime stoners and those who simply want alternatives to alcohol, THC beverages have changed how people consume cannabis. Although some may wonder if the buzz about […]
Very Nice People | High Times
Just outside the doors of Mike D’s coastal home, I’m greeted by Skylar Diamond, the Beastie Boy’s youngest son, and am instantly struck by his good manners. Kind, talkative and charismatic, Skylar looks like any other Malibu surf kid—except he’s a spitting image of his dad’s younger self. As we chat about soccer (I mean, […]
Nova Farms Prepares To Go Supernova
Nova Farms (Nova), like their CEO and founder, Derek Ross, has been galvanized by adversity, and rose above early challenges to become the largest, privately owned, vertically integrated cannabis operator in the Northeast. High Times recently sat down for a conversation with Ross and Nova’s Chief Operating Officer, Blair Fish, to learn how Nova is […]